'Thelma & Louise,' 'Alien' stars: Then and now

In honor of director Ridley Scott's 75th birthday, here's a retrospective of his stars

By By Vanessa Ho

on November 30, 2012 12:49 PM

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Has it really been 21 years since "Thelma & Louise" came out? It was directed by filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott, known for some great iconic films and atmospheric movies. Scott turned 75 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, so here's a gallery of his work and stars over the years. "Thelma & Louise" starred Susan Sarandon (L) and Geena Davis.

Has it really been 21 years since "Thelma & Louise" came out? It was directed by filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott, known for some great iconic films and atmospheric movies. Scott turned 75 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, ... more

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Susan Sarandon in 2012.

Susan Sarandon in 2012.

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"Thelma and Louise" in 1991.

"Thelma and Louise" in 1991.

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Geena Davis in 2012.

Geena Davis in 2012.

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"Thelma & Louise" also introduced the world to a young, shirtless Brad Pitt.

"Thelma & Louise" also introduced the world to a young, shirtless Brad Pitt.

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Brad Pitt in the '90s (from "Legends of the Fall," not a Ridley Scott movie).

Brad Pitt in the '90s (from "Legends of the Fall," not a Ridley Scott movie).

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Brad Pitt at the Nov. 26, 2012 screening of his new movie, "Killing Them Softly" (not a Scott movie).

Brad Pitt at the Nov. 26, 2012 screening of his new movie, "Killing Them Softly" (not a Scott movie).

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Scott's 2000 epic movie, "Gladiator," starred Russell Crowe and won the Oscar for best picture.

Scott's 2000 epic movie, "Gladiator," starred Russell Crowe and won the Oscar for best picture.